Urban culture|The gas clock, which previously contained toxic gases, can be used as an attraction for cultural events possibly as early as 2025.
Suvilahti the brick gas bell, which is considered a landmark, can be used for events as early as next summer. Or at least it’s closer now than ever.
The city of Helsinki announced on Monday evening that the city government has approved a plan to change the gas clock to a larger gathering. At the moment, it has been able to be used by 60 people at a time, but in the future, events of up to 880 people are a dream.
The approval of the city council is no longer needed.
Yet a few years ago it was dangerous to go into the gas chamber without protective equipment because of the toxins found inside. The landmark served as a gas tank for the Suvilahti gas plant from 1910 until 1994.
Now, however, the gas clock has been restored. The major project lasted four years and cost the city of Helsinki an estimated 19 million euros.
If the city council accepts the city board’s proposal, the renovation of the area continues again. The city hopes that by improving the ventilation system, exits and toilets inside the brick building, cultural and business events could be organized.
In its presentation, the city of Helsinki highlights the high architectural and cultural historical value of the gas bell and the steel frame next to it.
A possible renovation would cost a maximum of 2 million euros this time, and the work could start already at the beginning of September.
Suvilahti’s gas bells are important landmarks for many Helsinki residents.
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